I joined this forum back in 2000 when I was first diagnosed after years of symptoms, and underwent a small bowel resection in March of 2001. I just wanted to share my good fortune and tell you that there is hope! Since my surgery I have been in remission and doing really well. Yesterday was my colonoscopy and my GI doctor was very happy: no inflammation, and everything looks healthy. I have been taking fish oil and that's all. I guess I just wanted to let you know, especially the newcomers, that sometimes things can go really well despite a rough diagnosis and surgery.

Thanks for the good news (sometimes, there's not enough here!) I'm glad you are doing so well!Laurenne, 25 Graduate from University of California, Davis. BA-AnthropologyDx'd w/ IBS and CD in 2002. Three abscesses that are now fistulas.On: 6MP, 20mg Prednisone, Zoloft, Cimzia (working so well, I'm on Miralax too!)

I am glad to hear you are doing well, but I hope you aren't setting yourself up for a fall by not taking any maintainence meds. I did that and wound up having 2 resections within 3 years. After my last resection I went back on to a maintainence med, I only use Asacol and have been in remission since. Good luck!Gail*Nanners* Co-Moderator for Crohns Disease and Anxiety/Panic ForumCrohn's Disease for over 33 years. Currently on Asacol, Prilosec, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, Calcium w/Vit D, and Xanax as needed. Resections in 2002 and 2005. Also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, and Anxiety. Currently my Crohns is in remission, but my joints are going crazy!

It's scary when you start making the same noises As your coffee maker.

*Every tomorrow has two handles. We can take hold of it by the handle of anxiety, or by the handle of faith"*